Franklin beat him in 1936 (3)
I believe the answer is:
alf
'franklin beat him in 1936' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for alf that I've seen before include "Garnett or Ramsey?" , "Sir - Ramsey, England footballer and manager" , "Ramsey starter" , "Boy" , "Chap" .)